 | Cooperation under Anarchy Subjects: World politics -- 20th century -- Addresses essays lectures; International relations -- Addresses essays lectures; International economic relations -- Addresses essays lectures; International cooperation -- Addresses essays lectures; This path-breaking book offers fresh insights into a perennial problem. At times, the absence of centralized international authority precludes attainment of common goals. Yet, at other times, nations realize mutual interests through cooperation under anarchy. Drawing on a diverse set of historical cases in security and economic affairs, the contributors to this special issue of World Politics not only provide a unified explanation of the incidence of cooperation and conflict, but also suggest strategies to promote the emergence of cooperation. |
